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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Let's Give a Warm Welcome to EclecticWendyDesigns!

I love hand stamped silver jewelry, don't you? I can't wait to buy a new necklace with my newest baby's name on it :) Wendy from EclecticWendyDesigns has SO many cute styles to pick from! Here are a few of my favorites:

Wendy was kind enough to answer some questions about herself and the shop:

Q: How has your shopped changed since it opened?A: How hasn't it changed is the better question! The most drastic change is my overall shop appearance. I have streamlined and simplified photos, color schemes, my shop banner and avatar. My product line has also changed quite a lot over the years. I started EWD in 2003 and what it is today is dramatically different from what it was.Q: What advice do you have for new sellers on Etsy?A: Patience and perseverance! I think it is extremely important to have a great product that is in some way unique and to find a way to brand and market your shop and merchandise so that all someone has to do is look at a listing and know it is yours. It takes time and there is a lot of competition on Etsy but if you have great/unique items, people will want them.Best piece of newbie advice, pick a budget for the month and don't worry if it translates into sales. Even when my sales are low I list, relist, renew or add new items several times a day. It keeps my shop fresh in searches and keeps items rotating through my shop (rather than sitting on page 4 and never getting seen). For $1 a day I can list 5 items. That is 5 times a day my shop is more visible and a small price to pay on a monthly basis.Q: How do you come up with new ideas?A: New ideas really come from any and everywhere which is why I always have my sketch book with me. It is filled with tons of sketches and ideas that I hope to someday find time to create. Lately, some of my best designs have been from customer requests or custom orders. I love to hear what people are looking for and why and I think the best part about my job is that I get to create pieces for people celebrating the milestones of life.Q: What is the best compliment your shop/you have received?A: I once had a woman at an art show buy a necklace and say that it was going to go perfectly with a bracelet she had just bough at Tiffany's. It was a great compliment but also made me laugh a little!